Augustin Nivelle

Augustin Nivelle was a general of the July Monarchy.

Biography
Augustin Nivelle was appointed as the commanding officer of the 8,500-strong French 7th Infantry Division in Mascara, Algeria in 1839 during the French Conquest of Algeria. Nivelle served as a general during the battles with Algerian insurgents under Abd al-Qadir, and also served in occupation duties after the war ended in 1842.